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Harter, Stephane – Francais dans le Monde, 1996
Focuses on the accomplishments of Iris Schaedler, a blind coed from Liechtenstein who became exposed to the European cultural melting pot at the age of six. After receiving her bachelor's degree, she earned a diploma from a business school near Zurich, the first blind person from her country to receive such a degree. (CK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academically Gifted, Blindness, Braille
Welsh, Rachard L. – RE:view: Rehabilitation Education for Blindness and Visual Impairment, 2005
This is the final part of the adaptation from my on-stage conversation with Russell Williams at the 1998 International Mobility conference in Atlanta, GA, which attempted to highlight Williams's contributions to the progression of orientation and mobility from the Army's immediate response to the service men and women who lost their sight during…
Descriptors: Interviews, Personal Narratives, Veterans, Blindness
Kappan, David – 1994
Many educators in facilitative roles have approached the subject of visual disabilities by constructing activities designed to simulate blindness, using a blindfold or similar device. Participants are subsequently encouraged to perform rudimentary tasks such as eating a meal or moving about with a sighted companion as a guide. Frequently,…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Blindness, Consciousness Raising

Nikolic, T. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1987
The article reviews the literature and presents principles for teaching foreign language in schools for the blind. Among principles are that blindness need not obstruct the process of learning a foreign language, that the best learning environment is a monolingual one, and that tactile and recorded materials can be integrated. (DB)
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Blindness, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials

Werth, Louise H. – Early Child Development and Care, 1984
Explains the need to establish alternate communication devices between mothers and their blind infants. Mothers must demonstrate a natural ability to respond to auditory and manual cues, rather than visual cues. The importance of "tactual intimacy" is also stressed. (AS)
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Auditory Stimuli, Blindness, Cues

Sperr, Inez L.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1982
Two social work professionals, one partially sighted, the other blind, describe practical and attitudinal problems regarding graduate school, course work, field service, and location of employment. Suggestions are made for rehabilitation counselors and educators in professional schools. (Author/MC)
Descriptors: Blindness, Disability Discrimination, Graduate Students, Higher Education
Penerini, Yolanda; Dresch, Shirley – Educator, 1988
The seminar examined integration of blind children into regular primary schools in Argentina through defining the functions of the "integrating teacher" and the classroom teacher, specifying components of educational planning for the integrated blind child, and evaluating the importance of inter-institutional actions on integration. (DB)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Blindness, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries

Saez, P. Eguren – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1989
The author examines integration of blind or visually impaired and other disabled children into society as a way of achieving a far-reaching goal--mainstreaming--whereby the differences inherent to each individual are taken for granted as part of the human variety underlying the various communities and groupings that compose society. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Blindness, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education

Mather, J. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1994
This article discusses the impact of technology on the formation of skills and the career advancement of persons who are blind or visually impaired. It concludes that dependence on technology (computerization and automation) and the mechanistic aspects of jobs may trap blind and visually impaired workers in occupations with narrow career paths…
Descriptors: Automation, Blindness, Career Development, Computers

Winkley, B. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
The advantages and disadvantages of placing outside staff to represent international aid agencies in developing countries' service programs for blind persons are explored. Alternative models are offered, and sustainability through empowerment is presented as an approach to ensure long-term benefits from the services offered by the international…
Descriptors: Blindness, Consultation Programs, Delivery Systems, Developing Nations

Rex, Evelyn – RE:view, 1991
Five individuals involved in literacy for blind and visually impaired young people respond to the position paper of the Council of Executives of American Residential Schools for the Visually Handicapped (EC 232 322). They are Evelyn Rex, Virginia Sowell, Alan Koenig, Elaine Mose Sveen, and Barbara Cheadle. (DB)
Descriptors: Blindness, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Literacy Education

Ruconich, Sandra K.; And Others – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1986
The article considers advantages and limitations of tactile, auditory, and visual means of microcomputer access for blind students. Discussed are electronic braille, paper braille, the Optacon, synthesized speech, and enlarged print. Improved multimedia access technology is predicted for the future. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Blindness, Braille, Elementary Secondary Education
Clayton, Isaac – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1983
Career preparation for blind and visually handicapped students should be included as part of the high school program. Preparation skills include work skills, basic skills, and awareness of aptitudes, interests, and family/peer influences. The preparation phase culminates in the placement of the student in further education, training, and/or…
Descriptors: Blindness, Career Education, Career Planning, Employment Opportunities

Seven, Steven M. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1980
Designing environmental interpretation facilities and programs to satisfy the needs of the visually impaired requires innovation and adaptation. Physical barriers should be eliminated and multisensory communication methods emphasized. Meeting the (design) requirements of the visually handicapped can enhance the interpretive experiences of all…
Descriptors: Blindness, Design Requirements, Environmental Education, Environmental Interpretation
Henderson, Karla; And Others – Journal of Outdoor Education, 1980
An instructor and two participants at a one-week intensive workshop in a camp situation affirm its value. This type of workshop or course can provide the affective aspects and the cognitive skills needed for effective outdoor leadership in educational programs or recreational activities. (CM)
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Blindness, Camping, Cognitive Objectives